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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/10/1977 the lar meeting South Francisco Planning Commission 7: P.M. DATE: lOll 1 PLACE: WEST ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chairman Teglia, Commissioners Bertucelli, Campredon, Goldberg, Mullin and Chairman Slade MEMBERS ABSENT: Cbmmissiiomier ~1athewson ALSO PRESENT: City Planner William Costanzo Senior Planner Daniel Christians Assistant anner Mark Wheeler Planning vision Pame 1 a Bayer Robert Yee Ci ineer Chi Building Inspector Roy Ghilardi MINUTES OF PREVIOUS NG Minutes Planning Commission meeting of April 26, 1977. Commi Mullin moved the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San isco Planning Commission of April 26, 1977, be approved. mo on was seconded by Commissioner Bertucelli and was passed by roll call vote: The lowing Bertucelli, None Commissioner Mathewson ABSTAINED: None ANNOUNCE~1ENT ING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING irman Slade announced is meeting of Commission would be on pe, but the Commission to heard, but who voice recorded in this manner could tape recorder turned II for ng oris heard. South San Francisco Planning anyone who wished to come ected havi his or her irman the time is ~1ay 10, 1977 UP-77-388, UP-7l~39~, V-77-199, PM-77-l45 Secretary Costanzo noted that he had met with the applicants of the above listed applications and that staff and the applicants agreed that a continua- tion would be beneficial to allow time to work out some existing problems. The Commission unanimously agreed and agenda items #2, 8, 11, and 13 were continued to the Planning Commission meeting of June 14, 1977. UP-77-39l An application of John Brosnan to construct a seven unit apartment structure at 318 Commercial Avenue. Secretary Costanzo indicated that he had received a letter from Mr. Brosnan requesting that this application be withdrawn. He noted that staff concurred. The Commission accepted the letter of withdrawal. UP-77-382 A Use Permit application of Louis Poletti to construct an office building on the west side of Mission Road at the terminus of Sequoia Avenue in the "U" Unclassified Zone District. (Continued from April 12, 1977) Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report and read into the record the special conditions. He noted that there was no landscaping proposed between the building and the S.P. railroad line, but that there have been attempts on the part of the applicant to have Southern Paci c grant him an encroachment permit in order to install a three foot buffer strip of low type shrubs. He noted that the Southern Pacific Company has not seemed too willing to allow this encroachment, but that this matter would be looked into further. Proponent: Louis J. Poletti 333 El Camino Real Sou isco 1 s ng lot on si is building because he heard many complaints on the building to the north, and decided he would construct a very nice looking building. He stated that he is complying in every way with the City and is even putting in 34 percent landscaping, but that if this lot i on were required, the building would p~obably never be built. He stated that they intended to allocate the parking spaces closest to the building to the tenants furthest away from the parking lot, and that the remaining spaces would be allocated to the remaining tenants. 3757 - UP-77-382, cont'd May 10, 1977 Secretary Costanzo noted that the purpose of this second parking lot was to reduce the walking distance of the furthest tenants, thereby eliminating the possibility of on-street parking along Mission. He felt that if areas are, allocated for parking, then it would substantially reduce the walking distance and would be accpetable. There was some discussion on the building division's condition? Chief Building Inspector Ghilardi explained that this building is ci1assified as Type III which requires a fire resistant wall and a parapet if within 20 feet from the property line. He indicated that this could be classified as Type V, which requires a fire wall and par{flpet within 10 feet of the property 1 i ne. Mr. Poletti indicated that they would make sure that the new property line in the parcel map would be at least 10 feet from the building i*s~lf. Vice-Chairman Teglia complimented the developer and architect on the design of the building. Commissioner Bertucelli asked if there were lIno parking" signs along Mission. City Engineer Yee stated there were. Commissioner Campredon asked if there was parking on the eastern side of Mission. City Engineer Yee stated there is only parking on Mission between Sequoia and Evergreen. Commissioner Mullin asked if this project is a viable one on that particular piece of land. Secretary Costanzo indicated that this is the best utilization of that property. He stated that there is approximately 260 feet of very narrow land, 30 feet wide, along Mission Road, and to mitigate this impact, they have tried to put some of these buildings in to fit within the largest spaces available. There was some discussion on whether the phases following this one tied into the master plan for this area. Secretary Costanzo indicated that there is no tie-in, as each phase is separate. Special Condition #2 was changed to read: "That the parking lot area shall be allocated to each end of the building and that the northernmost parking lot shall be allocated to the northernmost tenant. Commissioner Bertucelli moved that UP-77-382 be approved subject to the con- ditions in the staff report, with the change noted above. Commissioner Campredon seconded the motion and it was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Teglia, Commissioners Bertucelli, Campredon, Goldberg, and Chairman Slade NOES: ssioner Mullin ABSENT: Commissioner Mathewson -3758 - ~1ay 10, 1977 RZ-77-38 & RZ-77-39 RESOLUTIONS NO. 2207, 2208 & 2209 RZ-77-38, a petition by Rotary Plaza for rezoning the property at 433 Blondin Way and those remaining lands at the terminus of Blondin Way and that area generally between Blondin Way and Alida Street from "UII Unclassi- fied to R-3 Multiple Family Zone District. RZ-77-39, a petition of Louis Poletti for rezoning the property located at thevj'terminus of Blondin Way from "U" Unclassified to R-3 Multiple Family. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report. Chairman Slade asked if access to the Poletti property had been taken into account. Secretary Costanzo indicated that there is access to that property via an access road going through to Alida Way. Commissioner Goldberg asked w~~~ the purpose is of the rezonings. Secretary Costanzo explained that Rotary Plaza, Inc. was proposing a major expansion onto their existing facilities along Alida Way. Commissioner Bertucelli introduced Resolution No. 2207 recommending to the City Council that RZ-77-38, to rezone a parcel of land located at 433 Blondin Way, be approved. The Resolution was unanimously adopted. Commissioner Mullin introduced Resolution No. 2208 recommending to the City Council that those remaining lands at the terminus of Blondin Way and that area generally between Blondin Way and Alida Street, in addition tb the area set forth and requested in RZ-77-38, be rezoned from "UII to R-3. The Reso- lution was unanimously adopted. Commissioner Goldberg introduced Resolution No. 2209 recommending to the City Council that RZ-77-39 be approved. The Resolution was unanimously adopted. Commissioner Bertucelli moved that the Planning Commission had reviewed and considered Negative Declarations No. 106 and 109 relating to RZ-77-38 and RZ-77-39. Commissioner Goldberg seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. UP-77-389 A Use Permit application of Joseph Menicucci to construct a residential rest care facility for senior citizens at 330 Baden Avenue. Senior Planner Christians presented the staff report and read into the record the special conditions. Proponent: George Avanessian 914 Linden Avenue South San Francisco, CA Opponent: Ntine - 3759 - UP-77-389, cont1d May 10, 1977 Mr. Avanessian stated that he had no problems with the conditions of the use permit. Commissioner Bertucelli asked tf there would be fire escapes. Mr. Avanessian stated that two means of access are required. Secretary Costanzo noted that there is al elevator in the building which does not meet the requirements for fire exits. Commissioner Campredon asked wh~it the square footage of the units would be. Mr. Avanessian stated that there would be three types of units in the build- ing ranging from 300 square feet to almost 700 square feet. Chairman Slade asked how many Section 8 slots would there be. Mr. Avanessian stated that he did not know. Senior Planner Christians stated that the appli- cant is still working on the Section 8 application, but that he wanted all of it funded under Section 8. CommiSS1)Oner Mull in asked for clarification on what Section 8 is. Chairman Slade noted that Section 8 is a federal rent subsidence program. He stated that with senior citizens, the age requirements are 62 and up for females and 65 and up for males. He did state that disabled people qualify and that there is no age limit for them. He explained that the tenant pays 25 percent of income and the government will pay the remaining costs of the base rent. Vice-Chairman Teglia expressed concern taht this would turn into a convales- cent hospital and asked for clarification of what "rest care" facility means. ~1r. Avanessian stated that the tenants care for tmernselves and will not be in a convalescent state. Secretary Costanzo stated that this was not a Qospitail. There was some discussion on the parking. Secretary Costanzo indicated that parking for an apartment building would be based on the number of units, but that with a senior citizen facility, the majority of the tenants do not own cars. Mr. Avanessian stated that these parking passes would hopefully all be part of the operation costs. Senior Planner Christians stated that this is still subject to review by the Parking Place Commission and that monthly parking passes would be provided by the property owner for each tenant owning a vehicle and for each full time staff member. Secretary Costanzo indicated that through most studies done on senior citizens facilities, it was determined that only a very small percentage will own automobiles. He stated that there could be a condition imposed~hat no one living there may own an automobile, but that there would probably be only about six people having/vehicles. He further stated that there could be four parking spaces under the building on the first floor by eliminating two units. Commissioner Goldberg requested to know how large the public parking lot is adjacent to the building site. Senior Planner Christians stated that it has 70 metered stalls and is four-tiered. Vice-Chairman Teglia requested to know what the base rental cost of each unit would be. Mr. A~anessian stated that he did not know. Commissioner Goldberg moved that UP-77-389 be approved subject to the conditions of the staff report, and that the Planning Commission had reviewed and considered Negative Declaration #108. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it - 3760 - UP-77-389, cont'd May 10, 1977 was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Bertucelli, Campredon, Goldberg, Mullin and Chairman Slade NOES: Vice-Chairman Teglia ABSENT: Commissioner Mathewson UP-77-390 A Use Permit application by Foodmaker, Inc. to construct a walk-in freezer and dry storage area at the rear of an existing restaurant located at 201 South Spruce Avenue. Assistant Planner Wheeler presented the staff report and read into the record the special conditions. Proponent: Mr. Allan Krick Foodmaker, Inc. Hayward, CA Opponent: None Commissioner Mullin requested to know if this affected traffic circulation patterns. Assistant Planner Wheeler stated that it would not affec~ traffic circulation. He further added that this addition to the restaurant would create additional landscaping on the site. Commissioner Bertucelli moved that UP-77-390 be approved subject to the con- ditions of the staff report. Commissioner Campredon seconded the motion and it was p~ssed unanimously. UP.,;77-392 A Use Permit application by E. N. Maisel & Associates to construct a retail outlet (K-Mart) to be located to the east of the proposed Gellert Boulevard Extension. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report and a slide presentation showing several existing adverse conditions in other K-Mart's throughout the Bay Area, noting staff's desire to eliminate as many of those adverse conditions as possible. Secretary Costanzo noted several changes to the special conditions: #13(A) should be changed to "100 square feet"; 13(8) should be changed to "150 square feet"; #14 should be changed to "100 square feet." He further indicated that Special Condition #18 should be changed because tying in the date of the commencement of the Gellert extension with the commencement of the construc- tion of the K-Mart would create problems. This condition should read" "No occupancy permit shall be granted until such time as..." Further he noted - 3761 - UP-77-392, cont1d ~1ay 1 0 , 1 977 that Special Condition #9 should be changed, striking the last part of the sentence. Proponent: Mr. George Avanessian, architect 914 Linden Avenue South San Francisco, CA Opponent: None Mr. Avanessian stated that he wished Special Condition #5 deleted regarding the bumper stops because they would cause a maintenance problem. He noted they could put in landscaped strips along the center driveway to prevent cars from crossin9 the parking lot. Mr. Avanessian stated that in Special Con- dition #13(B), he would like to see it read "30 feet above floor eTevation," because he felt maybe after construction, it would be below the freeway. He further noted that he would like to retain the Garden Shop sign as it is an important sign and is not large. He noted that it provides information to the public that there are garden shop supplies sold in that location. There was some discussion on the double doors. Mr. Avanessian stated that they have plans for double doors, but do not know if they will be inside or outside. He further stated that they would provide the shopping cart spaces. Chairman Slade stated that he would prefer the double doors to be inside. Mr. Avanessian agreed and noted they are much licer looking and that the area calls for it. Vice-Chairman Teglia noted that she felt Special Condition #9, allowing pro- motional materials to be displayed outside for a period of 30 days, could be a run-on situation. Secretary Costanzo noted that they could eliminate that part of the condition and could handle these by a temporary permit. There was some discussion on the fact that K-Mart was building another such facility approximately five miles from the South San Francisco location. Ellen Barnes, representing the applicant, stated they had done extensive marketing analyses on facilities being in such close proximity of each other, and it was determined that the density of the areas would be great enough to permit two such facilities within five miles of each other. She stated that she felt comfortable with it. Commissioner Goldberg noted that the southern exit should be a right turn only exit, and there should be a condition imposed relating to this. Secre- tary Costanzo noted that this is covered in the City Engineer's conditions. There was quite a bit of discussion on coordinating the K-Mart building with the Westborough Square Shopping Center. Secretary Costanzo stated tPa't the K-Mart will be at a higher elevation. than the Westborough Square Shopping Center. He further noted that K-Mart building is unique and would set the tone and style of architecture for the buildings to come in this same area. Mr. Avanessian stated that they did not like the Westborough Square Shopping Center's architecture enough to try to duplicate it. He stated that the angles are similar, but that the materials are different. He noted that they look at the trash areas at the rear of the shopping center which is un- sightly. Commissioner Mullin asked if they would be willing to screen these - 3762 - UP-77-392, cont1d May 10, 1977 trash areas so they are not visible. Mr. Avanessian stated there would be shrub screening along this area. Chairman Slade very strongly sugQested that there was not enough effort put into the building design and loca.tion on the site to interrelate it with the shopping center and that he would like to see this done. Mr. Avanessian stated that future growth was not considered when the Westborough Square shopping center was built with the rear wall facing the largest area for commercial development. Secretary Costanzo stated that colors and roof materials could be incorporated which would be similar to those of the shopping center. Chief Building Inspector Ghilardi stated that wood shakes could be used, but they would have to be fire retardant. He further stated that heavy timber could also be used. Mr. Avanessian pointed out that wood columns would be impossible because of the many angles involved. Commissioner Goldberg requested to know what security meas taken. Mr. Avanessian stated that there is a fence along He stated that a night watchman is not employed unless the for it. Commissioner Mullin asked if this is going to be a unified shopping center, having a name. Secretary Costanzo indicated that there would be three or four major tenants, and each would have their own sign along the freeway, but that he did not foresee any shopping center coming into being along that area. Commissioner Mullin asked for clarification of the elimination of the bumper stops and the addition of the landscaped strip. Secretary Costanzo noted that bumper stops could be eliminated with the addition of the landscaped strip. Mr. Avanessian also indicated that they have staggered planters through- out the parking lot to add more aesthetic appeal. Secretary Costanzo indicated that Special Condition #20 should be added, dealing with the fascia roof sign, to read: "That the fascia roof sign shall not exceed 400 square feet in maximum area and that no individual letter in the sign may exceed a height of 810"." was some discussion on what was addressed in the EIR and the types of development that can be utilized for this area. Secretary Costanzo noted that the ErR limits development to those specific developments addressed therein. He noted you will not be able to exceed that intensity of land use addressed within the EIR. Vice-Chairman Teglia said she was under the im- pression that tee EIR meant nothing unless the developer came in under a PUD. Secretary Costanzo clarified this by stating that this was true when the ErR only addressed the road and the annexation, but when it was expanded to address possible developments within the area, it automatically limited the types of developments that could be put into that area. He read into the record a letter from Mr. Tom Callan stating that he will cooperate in every way with the Planning Commission. Secretary Costanzo stated that all development on the other side of Gellert Boulevard will be coming in under a use permit. City Engineer Yee pointed out that there will be a traffic signal installed as part of the use permit and that the egress is part of the project. He further stated that he does not believe there is a 12 foot drop from the freeway property line down to Gellert and that there should be access from - 3763 - l.lP~77-392, cont'd May lO!l 1977 the north end of the Westborough Square area. He also noted that there could be a traffic problem on Gellert by cars backout out into the center lane and causing a back-up of traffic onto Gellert. He stated that he would like to see this planter strip on each side of the center driveway, elimina- ting the parking along this lane, to prevent such a problem. Mr. Avanessian stated that he did not see this as a problem, since the center lane would not be the only lane into which traffic from Gellert could enter into. Secretary Costanzo noted that Special Conditions #21 and #22 should be added as follows: #21: "That the City Engineer should review access alternatives from the K-Mart facility to the Westborough Square Shopping Center for the purpose of promoting better on-site circulation." #22: "That the City Engineer shall work with the applicant's engineer to resolve on~~site and off-site traffic circulation and ingress and egress problems." Secretary Costanzo reiterated the changes that were made to the special condi- tions. He noted that #5 was deleted; #9 was changed so that all wording after IIGarden Shop" was deleted; #13(A) was changed from "200 square feet" to "100 square feet;" #13(B) was changed from "300 square feet" to "150 square feet" and the end of this same sentence was changed "not to exceed 15 feet;" #14 was changed to 11100 square feet;" #18 was changed so that the first portion was deleted as described above; and #20, #21, and #22 were added as noted a bo ve . Commissioner Goldberg moved that UP-77-392 be approved subject to all of the conditions of the staff report with the above noted changes, deletions and additions. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. PM-77-l46 This agenda item was moved up on the agenda since it specifically related to the K-Mart use permit application. This is a request of Thomas Callan to create a 9.119 acre parcel located on the proposed Gellert Boulevard Extension. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report, noting that with the exten- sion of Gellert, it will create three parcels instead of two parcels. Propoaent: Mr. Thomas Callan 2790 Junipero Serra Boulevard Daly City, CA 94015 Opponent: None Commissioner Goldberg asked if this parcel map included the newly annexed lands. Secretary Costanzo stated that this is not part of this parcel map. - 3764 - PM-77-146, cont'd May 1 0, 1 977 Commissioner Bertucelli moved that PM-77-146 be approved subject to all of the conditions of the staff report. Commissioner Campredon seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. V-77-l97 A variance request by Norman Hynding Company to delete the rear yard setback to permit construction of an industrial building located at 125 Starlite. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report, noting that this variance was approved in 1976, but that the time limit had run out before the project could be commenced, so they resubmitted. He read into the record the special conditions. Commissioner Goldberg asked about statement #3 in the second page of the application form. Mr. Hynding stated that when submitting the previously mentioned application, the police and fire department had indicated that they would prefer no setback in this area, since it would be difficult to control. Mr. Hynding stated that he had agreed to this. Commissioner Mullin moved that V-77-l97 be approved subject to all of the conditions of the staff report. Commissioner Campredon seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. V-77-l98 A variance application by Percy Mueda to encroach into the required setback between two existing structures located at 501 Eucalyptus Avenue. The Commission unanimously agreed to continue this matter to the Planning Commission meeting of May 24, 1977, since the applicant was not present. PM-77-144 A Tentative Parcel Map request by Warehouse Investment to relocate the exis- ting property line for the purpose of providing a driveway easement on property located at 445 Kaufmann Court. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report, read the special conditions, and noted that this map was approved last year, but was not recorded and that the statute of limitations had run out, thereby necessitating this submittal. Commissioner Mullin moved that PM-77-144 be approved subject to all of the conditions of the staff report~ Commissioner O~mpredon seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. - 3765 - May 1 0, 1 977 PM-77-147 A Tentative Parcel Map application by Arthur Haskins, Jr. to subdivide five parcels into four located on Haskins Way and Swift Avenue. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report and read into the record the special conditions. Mr. Haskins noted that they would abide with BCDC requirements and that they were grandfathers of the BCDC requirements. He further indicated that Haskins Way was built to City codes and is a private street which will be dedicated to the City. Mr. Hans Mulberg noted that Parcel 3 takes access off of Swift Avenue, and that it is their intent to work with the City Engineer for dedication of part of this parcel. Commissioner Campredon moved that PM-77-l47 be approved subject to all of the conditions of the staff report. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. ANNUAL MEETING ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Mullin nominated Vice-Chairman Teglia for the new Chairman of the Planning Commission. The nominations were closed and the Commission unanimously elected Vice-Chairman Teglia as the new Chairman of the Planning Commission. Vice-Chairman Tegil.ia nominated Commissioner Goldberg as the new Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission. The nominations were closed and the Commission unanimously elected Commissioner Goldberg as the new Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission. Chairman Slade reminisced over his past year as Chairman of the Planning Commission and presented the gavel to the new Chairman, Roberta Teglia. She thanked the Commission and stated tmat she would do her best to serve the community as Chairman of the Planning Commission. COMMUNICATIONS Secretary Costanzo indicated that he needed the Commission to review and recommend tha t the Ci ty Counci 1 ho 1 d a pub 1 i c heari ng and cons i der ttile abandonment of three public easements. He noted they include a pedestrian pathway on Byron Avenue, a pedestrian pathway on Holly Avenue, and a 10 foot wide sewer easement on Swift Avenue. He noted that adjacent. property owners had initiated these proceedings as they have had many problems with vandalism. Commissioner Goldberg asked to whom did the easements belong. Secretary Costanzo said they belonged to the City of South San Francisco and that the pedestrian easements would be offered to adjacent property owners and, hopefully, they would be restored to a more residential character. - 3766 - Communications, cont'd May 10, 1977 Commissioner Campredon moved that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council hold a public hearing and consider the abandonment of these rights-of-way. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. GOOD AND WELFARE Commissioner Mullin asked what staff had found out about SamTrans in rela- tion to Buri Buri. Secretary Costanzo said he had had several conversations with SamTrans and that they were in the process of changing the South San Francisco routes. He indicated that the BART run as presently existing was proposed to be eliminated. He did indicate that this route would be replaced by a new route from downtown to BART which would also pick-up West Winston Manor. There being nothing further to consider under Good and Welfare and no other communications or matters of interest for the Commission, Chairman Slade announced that the next regular meeting of the Planning Com~dssion would be held on May 24, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., at the West Orange Library Auditorium. The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 a.m. Wesley Slade, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco William Costanzo, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NOTE: The entries of this Planning Commission meeting indicate the action taken to dispose of each item. Oral presentations, arguments and documents are re- corded on tape. The tapes are available in the office of the City Planner. Documents related to the items discussed are on file in the office of the City Planner and are available for public inspection. - 3767 -